To amend the Omnibus Diplomatic Security an Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to require additional specific, mandatory, counterintelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents assigned to high threat posts, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill requires the State Department to provide mandatory counterintelligence training to its Diplomatic Security special agents who work in high-risk, high-threat overseas posts or who have a primary counterintelligence role. The training would come from the Department of State's Office of Counterintelligence. Currently, there is no specific legislative mandate for this type of specialized training for these agents.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires mandatory counterintelligence training for Diplomatic Security special agents assigned to high-threat posts or counterintelligence roles, by amending the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Foreign Affairs
Primary Purpose
Requires mandatory counterintelligence training for Diplomatic Security special agents assigned to high-threat posts or counterintelligence roles, by amending the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.
Policy Domains
Counterintelligence Training Requirements
Identified Gains
- Department of State diplomatic security operations
- US embassies and consulates in high-threat locations
Identified Costs
- Department of State Office of Counterintelligence (must provide training)
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "office_of_counterintelligence"
- → Office of Counterintelligence of the Department of State
- "diplomatic_security_special_agents"
- → State Department agents authorized under 22 U.S.C. 2709
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